Lea Vang is a seasoned financial professional overseeing the MnDRIVE Brain Conditions program at the University of Minnesota. In her role, she manages fund distribution, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring compliance with the program's funding objectives. Lea holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota and brings over 20 years of financial experience within the University of Minnesota's systems. For the past eight years, she has been a key member of the Clinical Neuroscience Administration Center (CNC), where she continues to support innovative research through strategic financial leadership.